Greenwood Victim Services

The Greenwood Victim Services Office is responsible for assisting victims of crime. A Victim’s Assistant is on-call 24 hours a day to ensure there is help for a victim in times of crisis. The following service are offered through the Greenwood Victim Services Office:

The South Carolina Office of Victim Assistance (SOVA) – 1-800-220-5370 (for victims only)
An office of the Governor, SOVA works to inform victims of their rights and provides training to local and state agency service providers who work with victims on a day-to-day basis. The SOVA website offers information regarding victim’s rights and victim assistance through the Crime Compensation Fund.

South Carolina Victim Assistance Network – (888) 852-1900
SCVAN works to enhance the public’s awareness of victim’s rights. Their website offers an extensive library containing over 1000 books, tapes, and other reference materials.

Greenwood County Department of Social Services (DSS) – (864) 229-5258
DSS seeks to prevent or reduce family violence and to ensure emergency shelter and related assistance to victims of domestic abuse. The agency contracts with shelters and counseling programs to address the needs of victims of domestic abuse and their abusers.